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ACT III SCENE II
An Analysis of Chapter 12
Tone
Passionate, Anguished, Conflicted, Mournful
Basic Stats
| Intensity | Clarity | Conflict | Resolution | Pacing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heart-pounding - (5) | Clear - (4) | Explosive - (5) | A little - (2) | Quick - (4) |
Basically...
Juliet eagerly awaits her wedding night with Romeo, but her joy is shattered by the Nurse's news that Romeo has been banished for killing Tybalt. Grief and conflict tear at Juliet as she attempts to reconcile her love for Romeo and the loss of her cousin Tybalt.
In more detail...
In this intense scene set inside Capulet's house, Juliet anxiously desires the arrival of night, when she and Romeo can consummate their secret marriage. Her romantic anticipation is interrupted by the Nurse, who brings the catastrophic news that Tybalt, Juliet's beloved cousin, has been killed-and worse, that Romeo, her husband, is the killer and has been banished. At first, Juliet is struck by emotional whiplash: she mourns Tybalt, lashes out at Romeo for his betrayal, but quickly recognizes her deeper loyalty to her husband. Her sorrow peaks as she considers the impact of Romeo's banishment, which she views as a fate worse than Tybalt's death. The Nurse, grieving as well, volunteers to find Romeo so Juliet can bid him farewell, and Juliet sends her with a ring for Romeo as a token of her love.
Characters
- Juliet
- About - Juliet starts eagerly awaiting her wedding night, expressing intense longing for Romeo and the privacy of night. Her mood turns to agony upon hearing the news of Tybalt's death and Romeo's banishment. Initially, she grieves and vacillates in her feelings-blaming Romeo, then defending him, and finally despairing over their separation. She gives a ring to the Nurse to pass to Romeo, conveying her undying love.
- Personality Traits - Passionate, eloquent, emotionally complex, loyal, quick-witted, and resilient amidst grief.
- Physical Characteristics - A young, beautiful teenage girl, usually portrayed as delicate and expressive.
- Character Connections
- Romeo - Secretly married; her deep and complex feelings for him dominate this scene.
- Nurse - Her confidante and messenger; brings her both hope and devastating news.
- Tybalt - Her cousin, newly killed, causing grief and inner conflict.
- Nurse
- About - The Nurse rushes in with tragic news and the ropes (meant for Romeo to access Juliet's room). She initially withholds clarity, upsetting Juliet, then confirms Tybalt's death and Romeo's banishment, lamenting both losses. She finally promises to seek out Romeo to arrange a final meeting.
- Personality Traits - Loyal, dramatic, talkative, genuinely affectionate, somewhat prone to emotional excess.
- Physical Characteristics - A matronly, middle-aged woman; likely robust and expressive in movement and speech.
- Character Connections
- Juliet - Acting as Juliet's surrogate mother and confidante.
- Romeo - Respectful servant, tasked with finding him and bringing comfort.
- Tybalt - Grieves for him as the 'best friend' she had.
- Tybalt
- About - Tybalt did not appear in this scene, but his death is the catalyst for all the action and emotion, being mourned by both the Nurse and Juliet.
- Personality Traits - Not directly shown in this scene; previously known for his fiery loyalty and aggressiveness.
- Physical Characteristics - Usually depicted as a young man, hot-tempered and noble.
- Character Connections
- Juliet - Her cousin, now deceased.
- Nurse - Mourned as her best friend.
- Romeo - Slain by Romeo, fueling the conflict.
- Romeo
- About - Absent from the scene, but is a central focus: the news of his killing Tybalt and his banishment dominates Juliet's grief and dialogue.
- Personality Traits - Impulsive, passionate, romantic, emotionally intense.
- Physical Characteristics - A young, handsome man, passionate and impulsive.
- Character Connections
- Juliet - Husband and the focus of her affection and agony.
- Nurse - Unwitting recipient of her errand-delivering the ring and arranging a meeting.
- Tybalt - Killed Tybalt in a duel, leading to his banishment.